The Naughty List

by Robert J. LeBlanc

[TEN-MINUTE HOLIDAY COMEDY]
A humble craftsman from the North Pole leaves her life as a toymaker to pursue a felonious career change in this Christmas themed crime classic. Someone’s hall is going to get decked.

[TEN-MINUTE HOLIDAY COMEDY]
A humble craftsman from the North Pole leaves her life as a toymaker to pursue a felonious career change in this Christmas themed crime classic. Someone’s hall is going to get decked.

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The Naughty List

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  • Dana Hall: The Naughty List

    "The Naughty List" is a uniquely engaging and darkly humorous play by Robert J. LeBlanc. This imaginative and witty script offers a fresh twist on the holiday genre, making it an excellent choice for theatre companies seeking a clever and offbeat production. With its originality and entertaining storyline, "The Naughty List" stands out from the usual holiday fare and is highly recommended for audiences looking for something different and memorable.

    "The Naughty List" is a uniquely engaging and darkly humorous play by Robert J. LeBlanc. This imaginative and witty script offers a fresh twist on the holiday genre, making it an excellent choice for theatre companies seeking a clever and offbeat production. With its originality and entertaining storyline, "The Naughty List" stands out from the usual holiday fare and is highly recommended for audiences looking for something different and memorable.

  • Tom Erb: The Naughty List

    Robert J. LeBlanc's "The Naughty List" showcases the playwright's vision, blending whimsical humor with dark comedy. LeBlanc's distinctive style shines through in the unconventional characters, sharp dialogue, and clever pop culture references. Tinsel's transformation from cheerful elf to wannabe mobster is amusing and intriguing, while Tony and Gino serve as perfect foils. The play's absurd concept is a testament to LeBlanc's commitment to exploring fresh perspectives and taking risks, resulting in a memorable and enjoyable theatrical experience that defies expectations and delivers laughs.

    Robert J. LeBlanc's "The Naughty List" showcases the playwright's vision, blending whimsical humor with dark comedy. LeBlanc's distinctive style shines through in the unconventional characters, sharp dialogue, and clever pop culture references. Tinsel's transformation from cheerful elf to wannabe mobster is amusing and intriguing, while Tony and Gino serve as perfect foils. The play's absurd concept is a testament to LeBlanc's commitment to exploring fresh perspectives and taking risks, resulting in a memorable and enjoyable theatrical experience that defies expectations and delivers laughs.

  • Jonny Bolduc: The Naughty List

    I saw this in Windham two years ago--it was tremendously funny, smartly written, and right up my alley (I'm a huge fan of mob movies. Anyone on the fence--consider staging this. It delivers!

    I saw this in Windham two years ago--it was tremendously funny, smartly written, and right up my alley (I'm a huge fan of mob movies. Anyone on the fence--consider staging this. It delivers!

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Development History

  • Type Commission, Organization Script Teased II, Maine Repertory Theater, Biddeford, Maine, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization The Crowbait Club Playwriting Death Match, Portland, Maine, Year 2019

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Town & Gown’s Stillwater Short Play Festival, Stillwater, OK, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Windham Center Stage Theater, "10x10, An Evening of Short Plays", Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, MN, Year 2020
  • Type Community Theater, Organization The Village Players, Wolfeboro, NH, Year 2020

Awards

  • The Crowbait Club Playwriting Death Match - Best Play, November
    The Crowbait Club
    Winner
    2019